Tag Archives: self-help

Blog Held Hostage: Third Update

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Neil

1) I have set up a date for when I am traveling to Los Angeles, and moving my stuff from Sophia’s place. 2)  Sat across from an available woman, for at least an hour in real life, and flirted with … Continue reading →

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Not Self-Esteem, But Arrogance

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Neil

I’m the last person in the world to be giving anyone any self-help advice, and I don’t trust those who usually do in blog posts, but I’ve been feeling braver and confident in certain aspects of my life lately, which … Continue reading →

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The Three Rungs of the Step Ladder

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Neil

I’ve noticed quite a few of those I follow on Twitter talking about this new book by Chris Guillebeau titled “The Art of Non-Conformity.”  He is an accomplished writer who runs a very popular website dealing with personal development and … Continue reading →

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Two Incompatible Self-Help Techniques

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Neil

I’ve been spending some time this weekend trying to think my way out of some life issues.  I feel lucky to be in this blogging community, because so many of you are clearly fucked up as well, that I never … Continue reading →

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Self-Help Books

Posted on November 3, 2007 by Neil

Today, Sophia and I sat in Borders for half the day, reading self-help books. I was determined to find a book that described me and my “problems” in psychological terms. After my two months of therapy, I’m fully convinced I … Continue reading →

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The Secret

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Neil

“Thou shalt not covet your neighbor’s house” spoke God, and a lightening bolt hit the table and ingrained the tenth commandment in stone for eternity. Moses, his hair turned white from being in the presence of God, shook in fear. … Continue reading →

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Fearless the Cat

Posted on January 21, 2007 by Neil

I fell asleep in the living room last night and had some sort of nightmare. I would tell you what it was about, but I’m trying to be more honest in my writing, and I don’t remember it at all. … Continue reading →

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Never Let Them See You Sweat

Posted on August 19, 2005 by Neil

Thanks to everyone who made such nice comments on my “friendship” post.  I almost deleted the post after I published it, since I thought it was too wimpy – but I’m glad I didn’t.  I’m especially pleased to learn that … Continue reading →

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